US Bridges

HWY W Yarmth RD over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY

Fair

Barnstable County, Massachusetts · 1.5 M E of Willow ST · Structure no. Y01016476DOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY W Yarmth RD over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY W Yarmth RD over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,793 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY W Yarmth RD
CrossesUS 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY
Location1.5 M E of Willow ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarnstable County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates41.68792, -70.22913
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2024)
Projected traffic15,793 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY W Yarmth RD over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY W Yarmth RD over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY W Yarmth RD over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY carry?

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY W Yarmth RD over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY W Yarmth RD over US 6 Wb/Mid Cape HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.